Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Obese Patients Beat Diabetes
2017-02-15
After procedure, some patients were able to stop taking insulin to control their blood sugar, researchers reportContinue Reading
Shocks From Implanted Defibrillators Trigger Health Costs of Their Own
2017-02-15
Even when the shock was inappropriate, many people still got invasive medical procedures afterwards, study findsContinue Reading
Immunotherapy Not a Quick Fix for Hay Fever
2017-02-14
3-year treatment with high doses of grass pollen offered long-term relief, but 2 years not enough, study findsContinue Reading
Marriage: A Way to Divorce Yourself From Stress?
2017-02-14
New research underscores link between stress hormones and diseaseContinue Reading
Some Partners Need Extra Loving This Valentine’s Day
2017-02-14
If your loved one is depressed or stressed, offer some ‘invisible support,’ researcher suggestsContinue Reading
FDA Issues Warning About Balloon Obesity Treatments
2017-02-13
Some devices are over-inflating, and some have been linked to pancreas inflammation, agency saysContinue Reading
The ‘Selfie’ Paradox
2017-02-13
People love their own, but aren’t so crazy about others’ on social media, study findsContinue Reading
Low Back Pain? Relax, Breathe and Try Yoga
2017-02-10
Review of 12 studies found small improvements in pain levels, function after 3 to 6 monthsContinue Reading
Divorce May Shrink an Older Woman’s Waistline…
2017-02-09
… while marriage may widen it, study suggestsContinue Reading
Smoke-Free Public Housing Cuts Secondhand Fumes
2017-02-08
Nicotine levels down by almost 50 percent among residents of four properties in PhiladelphiaContinue Reading